Introduced Version
SENATE RESOLUTION No. ___
DIGEST OF INTRODUCED RESOL UTION
A SENATE RESOLUTION urging Governor Holcomb to
recognize September as Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month.
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, read first time and referred to Committee on
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SENATE RESOLUTION ____
MADAM PRESIDENT:
I offer the following resolution and move its adoption:
1 A SENATE RESOLUTION urging Governor Holcomb to
2 recognize September as Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month.
3 Whereas, Brain aneurysm, also referred to as cerebral or
4 intracranial aneurysm, is a weak bulging spot on the wall of a
5 brain artery;
6 Whereas, In a brain aneurysm, the blood flow within the
7 artery pounds against the weakened portion of the arterial wall,
8 causing bulging spots that swell outward;
9 Whereas, Continued pressure may cause an aneurysm to
10 rupture, allowing blood to escape in the space around the
11 brain, often requiring advanced surgical treatment;
12 Whereas, Although relatively uncommon, ruptured
13 aneurysms are very serious and usually associated with high
14 rates of mortality and disability;
15 Whereas, Ruptured brain aneurysms are fatal in nearly
16 forty percent of all cases, while survivors face many challenges
17 on their road to recovery, including significant physical and
18 emotional challenges and permanent neurological deficits, with
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1 four out of seven brain aneurysm survivors having a disability
2 and two-thirds suffering some permanent neurological deficit;
3 and
4 Whereas, It is critical that we raise awareness and
5 understanding of brain aneurysms, as only through knowledge
6 and understanding will we be better able to increase the
7 efficacy of early detection and treatment and to help survivors
8 in their recovery: Therefore,
9 Be it resolved by the Senate of the
10 General Assembly of the State of Indiana:
11 SECTION 1. That the Indiana Senate urges Governor
12 Holcomb to recognize September as Brain Aneurysm
13 Awareness Month to raise awareness and better help survivors.
14 SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Senate is hereby directed
15 to transmit copies of this Resolution to Governor Eric Holcomb
16 and the Brain Aneurysm Foundation.
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